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Friday, 27 February 2015

SEVENTIES STYLE INSPIRATION

I am back from London and had a most wonderful time! Have you read my post "London Fashion Week seen by a 40+ blogger"?My plan was to go back end of May but it appears I cannot wait that long but want to add an additional trip to my favourite city and daughter in April! BTW, I also have a favourite son but since he is studying in Germany he is not as far away as my daughter...

Flared jeans will be a big theme this spring/summer and while I mostly wear skinnies I find them a very flattering and fresh alternative and certainly a totally different style. I can't wait to wear them with sandals (heels are a must!) and a fancy boho top when it is getting warmer. For now I have tried a 70s inspired winter theme with booties and a black top with sheer trumpet sleeves.

I have recently mentioned that I am a big fan of Instagram - my account is theladyofstyle-and also see Sylvia of 40+ Style's post "The 40 most stylish midlife women on Instagram". It quickly became my favourite social media as it is truly "social"!On Instagram I recently met Dani, a very creative woman who sells her beautiful handmade necklaces in her online store LADANIKA on DaWanda (a German platform similar to Etsy) and I was lucky enough to win the lovely necklace which I am wearing today. It just matches the style so well, doesn't it?

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

LONDON FASHION WEEK AS SEEN BY A 40+ BLOGGER

It's Fashion Week season - Berlin, New York, London, Paris, Milan.Are you a blogger? Have you ever attended a fashion week? Is it "part of the job"?FOMO - Fear of missing out? Inspirational shows and exciting invites, pink macarons and champagne brunches and all the fun that is constantly covered on various Instagram accounts?

Personal experiences of London Fashion Week

Together with my daughter who studies Fashion Communication and Promotion at Central Saint Martins College and has a good understanding of fashion, I enjoyed some London Fashion Week feeling.

Street Style at Somerset House

Alena took lots of street style photos which have been published in ZOE Magazine for LFW Day #2 and Day #3.While there is unique and authentic street style, we have also seen an incredible amount of 'wannabes' whose entire focus was posing to get their photos taken. Either following the "blogger must-have look" = floppy hat, sunglasses, (sort of) Céline bag or dressed up really crazy for the occasion. Entertaining to watch for a couple of hours but then we had enough of the fashion circus around Somerset House!

It was freezing cold and I really felt like mum dressed practically in a warm coat and boots rather than a cropped top, bare legs and open heels on the cobblestone pavement...

Alena saw a couple of shows and I had the opportunity to attend the show by Mimi Tran with most elegant and fabulous evening wear and really loved the collection which had been presented in London's old Freemasons' Hall.

Burberry

Change of location: Burberry in Kensington Gardens. Different level, different style, different atmosphere.

While I felt quite invisible amongst the young crowd around Somerset House, of course I wasn't part of the important Burberry group either ;-) So we stood there in the icecold wind just to catch a little bit of the flair and spotted some celebrities and influencers including Suzie Menkes, Jourdan Dunn, Kate Moss and a super late Naomi Campbell who even missed part of the show...

We treated ourselves with lovely Afternoon Tea at the beautiful Orangerie in Kensington Gardens (see all my photos on Instagram) before we headed home in order to watch the live stream of the show. I was fascinated by the bohemian style, beautiful prints, fringes and warm colours - glad capes and ponchos will still be a big thing for the AW15 season!

What experiences have you made? Let me know in the comments!

BTW: No sponsored champagne and macarons for us but Alena and I certainly had one or two glasses to celebrate our precious time together! And I can't wait to be back in my favourite city as soon as possible. Without Fashion Week.

Thursday, 19 February 2015

A STATEMENT IN RED

Until a couple of years ago I wore mostly black and neutral tones. Then I discovered and incorporated brighter colours into my wardrobe. I can't even say what my preference is as it all depends on my mood, the occasion and the weather. Although it's nice and sunny, there aren't any colours out yet at this time of the year and I thought my bright red scarf (actually my photographer's!) is a perfect dash of colour, similar to my little red bag in my recent post.

Meeting fabulous women worldwide who share the same interest, listening to their personal views and cultural backgrounds and the support to each other is the most rewarding part of blogging. Interaction with fellow bloggers and loyal readers is crucial. For quite a while my lovely reader Sue from the States gives me great feedback on my posts and my style, here and on Facebook. Sue was kind enough to send me this lovely red statement necklace which her talented friend Patti of Patticake Bling made! Isn't that wonderful? So I am proudly wearing the necklace today together with my perfectly matching red scarf.Thank you so much, Sue!

Sunday, 15 February 2015

COMFORTABLE JOGGERS - STYLED MY WAY

“Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants.”

Quote by Karl Lagerfeld, 2012.

I'd never leave the house in joggers (sweatpants) except for the gym. However, I think King Karl wasn't referring to the more sophisticated type of comfy trousers in silky soft-touch fabrics.

Recently I found these black trousers with contrasting side stripes at Zara's sale and couldn't resist but wanted to wear them right away. I love to style them with stilettos and a classy blazer in the warmer season but due to the snow today's look is more comfortable and practical with my favourite leather booties and a stretch blazer.

Thursday, 12 February 2015

DASH OF COLOUR

While we are still having a lot of snow, we currently enjoy sunny days and slightly milder temperatures. My quilted coats are still required in the mornings when I go to work but I hope for not too much longer!

ANNETTE - LADY OF STYLE

Annette, fashion and style blogger for mature women 40+ loves feminine looks with current trends and often with an edgy twist. On Lady of Style you will find personal outfits, shopping tips and inspirational styling series.Live healthy and look age-amazing!